Tides Today & Tomorrow in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 26m at 3:30 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 9:21 pm (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631874
Common Questions About Tides

Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA Tides - Sep 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:444.06:080.46:390.66:347:32Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:013.512:273.96:480.67:260.96:357:30Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed12:433.31:133.87:310.88:151.26:367:29First Quarter3Wed
4Thu1:293.12:043.78:171.09:081.46:377:27First Quarter4Thu
5Fri2:203.03:003.79:081.110:041.56:387:26First Quarter5Fri
6Sat3:183.04:003.810:031.111:001.46:387:24First Quarter6Sat
7Sun4:183.04:573.910:591.011:551.36:397:23Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon5:153.25:494.111:550.96:407:21Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue6:073.56:374.312:461.012:500.66:417:20Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed6:553.97:234.51:330.71:420.36:427:18Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu7:424.28:084.72:180.42:310.06:427:17Full Moon11Thu
12Fri8:294.58:544.73:010.03:20-0.26:437:15Full Moon12Fri
13Sat9:164.89:394.73:44-0.24:09-0.36:447:14Full Moon13Sat
14Sun10:045.010:264.54:28-0.34:59-0.36:457:12Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon10:535.011:144.35:13-0.45:51-0.26:467:11Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue11:445.06:01-0.36:460.06:477:09Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:054.012:384.86:53-0.17:450.36:477:08Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu12:583.71:364.67:500.18:480.56:487:06Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri1:583.42:404.48:510.39:540.76:497:05Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat3:043.33:494.29:560.411:000.76:507:03Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun4:163.34:574.211:020.46:517:02Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon5:233.45:584.212:030.612:070.46:517:00Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue6:203.66:484.21:000.51:070.36:526:59Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed7:083.87:334.11:480.32:000.26:536:57Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu7:524.08:144.12:290.22:470.16:546:55New Moon25Thu
26Fri8:324.28:534.03:070.23:290.16:556:54New Moon26Fri
27Sat9:124.39:323.93:420.14:090.16:566:52New Moon27Sat
28Sun9:524.310:103.84:170.24:480.36:566:51New Moon28Sun
29Mon10:314.310:503.74:530.35:280.56:576:49Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue11:124.311:303.55:300.56:090.76:586:48Waxing Crescent30Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8631874)

Common Questions About Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA today?

Slack tide in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA is approximately 6:25 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA?

Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 100% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA?

Tide predictions for Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA?

Tide data for Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA is sourced from NOAA Station #8631874. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8631874.

What is the moon phase in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA is Full Moon (100% illuminated). This places Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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